Description
This Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole is a comforting and flavorful Southwestern-inspired dish featuring tender shredded chicken, cooked rice, and diced green chiles combined in a creamy sauce with cheese and spices. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal, it bakes to a bubbly, cheesy finish with a hint of smoky cumin and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cooked rice, diced green chiles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of shredded cheese, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top for a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese on top has melted and turned golden brown.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save prep time without sacrificing flavor.
- Add black beans, corn, or sautéed onions for additional texture and taste.
- This casserole freezes well—make sure to cool completely before wrapping tightly and freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
